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If you want to combine beach relaxation with excursions to cultural monuments of the world significance, Greece is an ideal place for your vacations |
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In Athens there are: the President's residence, government, parliament, the Olympic Stadium, Opera House, Conservatory, theaters, museums and art galleries |
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Beaches of Halkidiki peninsula are the most clean in Greece. All beaches and resorts have perfect facilities for water entertainment - windsurfing, diving, etc |
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Kos is known all over the world as the birthplace of Hippocrates. The Theatrical festival "Hippocratic Oath" is annually held here |
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Lefkada, called Ithaca in ancient times, was the homeland of Odysseus, according to a legend. Here one can visit the Museum of phonographs and the Museum of Folklore |
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Magnesia, the birthplace of mythological heroes Jason and Achilles, is an ideal place for swimming, fishing, water sports now. Luxury hotels, hostels, apartments; rental cars, bicycles |
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Santorini is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. According to a legend, it is considered to be a fragment of legendary Atlantis |
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Chalcis (Chalkida, Halkida, Halkis or Chalkis) - the chief town of the island of Euboea, is an ideal place for cultural and beach holidays |
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Corfu attracts tourists by well preserved Venetian architecture and active nightlife. The island is buried in greenery of olive trees, cypresses, lemon and orange groves |
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Kastoria is an ancient city on the picturesque Orestia Lake. Monuments of antiquity, the most beautiful manors and churches of Byzantine epoch, unique traditional architecture |
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Matala is a village on the southern coast of Crete. According to Greek legend, Zeus, turned into a bull, brought the Phoenician princess Europe over here |
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Messolonghi is the small provincial town, very slightly changed its appearance since XIX century. The main attraction of this place is the Park of Heroes |
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At various times the city of Naupactus was an ecclesiastical center, and a major trading center of western Greece. There are cozy beaches and many opportunities for water sports here |
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Piraeus was the largest port of the ancient world and still remains among the most important ports of the Mediterranean |
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Visit the upper town and the castle walls, where you can enjoy stunning views of Thessaloniki, the White Tower, the church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki |
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Tilos, a secluded tiny island with population of only 500 people, is a perfect place of rest for lovers of peace and quiet and for true admirers of Nature beauties |
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The city of Trikala is stretched on the banks of the Lithaios river. Attractions: the Byzantine fortress, the Ethnographic Museum, the collection of icons of XVI-XIX centuries and many others |
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The island of Aegina is covered with pine forests, vineyards, pistachios and almonds trees. Water is crystal clear in its secluded bays |
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Agistri island is very green. Pines, cypresses and olive trees are everywhere. There are all opportunities for both quiet rest in natural environment, and noisy parties in cafes and nightclubs on a sea beache |
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A great feast in honor of the saint patron of the island - St. Myronas - is annually held in Antikythera at the August 17 |
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In the Archaeological Museum of Delphi there are 6 thousand exhibits, including fragments of sculptures of Apollo and Artemis, made of ivory and gold, silver archaic bull and many others |
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Excursion to Zeus city of Dion offers an opportunity to examine a large archaeological complex, including ruins of the temples of: Dionysus, Hera, Demeter and Isis |
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Most tourists, visiting Kythira prefer to stay in Kapsali - a tourist center at the south end of the island, a picturesque place, situated between two sandy bays beneath the walls of the impressive Venetian fortress of Hora (13th century) |
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Meteora is the unique monastic state among majestic rocky landscape - many monasteries on stone pillars. Four monasteries and two nunneries are open for visitors now |
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Mykonos is one of the Aegean Sea islands. The central port city of the island is a snow-white town with narrow cobbled streets, small cottages and cozy taverns |
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Three thousand years ago, Paros island became the center of Cycladic civilization, as can be seen, thanks to remains of ancient burial grounds and settlements |
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Vacations on Poros island will give to travelers a harmony of nature and affordable accommodations. Nightlife is calm here |
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At Salamis there are beautiful sandy beaches, rocky shores, rich vegetation and well developed tourist infrastructure – a lot of hotels, cafes, bars and shops |
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Spetses will please fans of quiet rest with excellent beaches, located near hotels, secluded bays with crystal clear water, numerous taverns |
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Mountainous islands of Symi and Chalki (Halki) are ideal place for lovers of quiet secluded vacations |
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